Officers investigating a robbery which occurred near Mannington retail park are appealing for witnesses or anyone with further information.
The incident happened on November 28th when a man in his 30s was at the end of the cycle path at the rear of the retail park.
He was approached by a man he did not know who grabbed him by the front of his jacket before assaulting him and making off with his mobile phone.
The victim attempted to flag down a member of the public who was driving by in a car but they did not stop.
He also attempted to stop members of the public who were walking or cycling past but they did not stop – it is possible they thought the victim was fighting with the suspect when in fact he was trying to escape.
Police are keen to speak to any of these individuals as they may have information which could assist with their enquiries.
They would also like to hear from anyone who may have found an iPhone 12 discarded in the area.
The offender is described as a black male, wearing dark clothing and a face covering.
If you can help, call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220125601.
Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
